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Martin Lawrence Comedy Pilot Gets Green Light

In a move that is expected to be the last pilot order of the season, a multicamera comedy starring Martin Lawrence has been given the green light by CBS, Deadline.com reports. The story reports: “The project, written by Mike Lisbe…

‘Big Bang Theory’ Continues to Surge While ‘American Idol’ Sputters

The battle for Thursday night supremacy between CBS and Fox continues to be one of the most compelling ratings fights of the season, with the two networks settling for a draw last night in the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports…

Next Big-Screen James Bond Installment Goes to Even Bigger Screen

The next James Bond movie will break new ground for the wildly successful spy series, TheWrap.com reports. For the first time in series history, the movie will get the IMAX treatment, the story says. “Skyfall” is set to open internationally…

Star of ‘300,’ ‘Phantom of the Opera’ in Rehab

A film, television and stage actor known for his roles in movies including “300” and “The Phantom of the Opera” has reportedly been in rehab, according to TMZ.com. Gerard Butler, who played King Leonidas in the 2006 release “300,” reportedly…

Beatles Songs Find a New Platform

The music of the Beatles is being made available for the first time on a popular digital platform, Rolling Stone reports. Thanks to a deal with iTunes the songs are now being sold as ringtones. The 30-second ringtones are selling…

‘Biggest Loser’ Contestants Pay a Price for Walking Off Set

NBC’s "The Biggest Loser" has eliminated two contestants who walked off the set in protest, reports TMZ.com. The story doesn’t say which contestants have been let go from the show. As previously reported, the remaining contestants on the weight-loss competition…

‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Member Lands Lead in Fox Pilot — Which Could Mean an End to ‘SNL’ Run

A "Saturday Night Live" cast member has been cast in a lead role in a Fox comedy pilot — which may mean the end is near for her run on the NBC comedy show, reports TVLine.com. Abby Elliott will play…

Popular ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Instructor Says He Hasn’t Been Asked Back Yet

A popular "Dancing with the Stars" instructor said he hasn’t yet received a call inviting him back to the show, according to ETOnline.com. "I still don’t know if I’m on the show," Maksim Chmerkovskiy said, according to the article. "I…

‘She Was Not Ambushed’: Barbara Walters Defends Star Jones Interview

"The View" co-host Barbara Walters defended her interview with former co-host Star Jones, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. Walters and co-host Joy Behar questioned Jones about her controversial departure from "The View" in 2006, as well as her…

Video: Sacha Baron Cohen Responds to Motion Picture Academy

Sacha Baron Cohen, appearing as his character from the movie “The Dictator,” expressed outrage about the character’s exclusion from the Oscars ceremony, TMZ.com reports. In a video statement, the character, General Aladeen, warns the Motion Picture Academy of “unimaginable consequences”…